Geometry will be a brand new experience for most students as they have not yet been challenged to think in the abstract and applicable type of math that Geometry is! Student's should expect to open their minds to finding solutions to all levels of problems. Working backwards will help students learn to find errors but will also help to master concepts. Students should expect approx 30 minutes of homework each night.
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Unit / Theme
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Topics / Skills
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Approximate
Weeks of Study
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Ch. 1 - Tools of Geometry
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Nets & Drawings, Points, Lines & Planes, Measuring Segments & Angles, Exploring Angle Pairs, Basic Constructions, Midpoint & Distance in the Coordinate Plane, Perimeter, Circumference & Area
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3 weeks
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Ch 2 - Reasoning & Proof
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Patterns, Inductive & Deductive Reasoning, Conditional Statements, Biconditionals & Definitions, Reasoning in Algebra & Geometry, Proving Angles Congruent
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2 weeks
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Ch 3 - Parallel & Perpendicular Lines
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Lines & Angles, Properties & Slopes of Parallel & Perpendicular Lines, Proving Lines Parallel, Parallel Lines & Triangles, Constructing Parallel & Perpendicular Lines, Equations of Lines in the Coordinate Plane
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2 weeks
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Ch 4 - Congruent Triangles
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Congruent Figures, Triangle Congruence by SSS, SAS, ASA and AAS, Using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles, Isosceles & Equilateral Triangles, Congruence in Right Triangles & Overlapping Triangles
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3 weeks
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It will be EXTREMELY important for students to be prepared every day for class. This includes having a pencil, paper, taking notes, calculators, text books, etc. Students should expect to have a new concept for practice each day, therefore approx 20-30 mintues of homework. Don't wait until the last minute! Prepare everyday for the next and review constantly. Come in for help BEFORE you get overwhelmed!
Opt Out: Student's must have an 90% and complete all final review materials at an 80% or higher.
**Note to parents and students: The final for the fall semester is a CUMULATIVE FINAL. Students should be constantly reviewing all first and second quarter material as they learn new material throughout the first semester of school.**